DOR; income tax forms; conformity
SB 1180 requires Arizona's Department of Revenue (DOR) to prepare income tax forms assuming future state tax rules will match federal adjusted gross income rules. If Arizona lawmakers choose not to align with federal rules, the DOR must update forms to reflect that change. This procedural bill does not alter tax rates or policies but ensures tax forms stay aligned with federal standards. It directly affects all Arizona taxpayers who file income tax returns and the DOR in form preparation.
Bill status
vetoed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Vetoed
Jun 2026
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Vetoed Jun 19, 2026
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What changed between versions
House Engrossed Version (06/12/2026)
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Senate Engrossed Version (02/24/2026)
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6 edits
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Feb 24, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was renumbered from the House to the Senate version, and the text was significantly streamlined by removing the detailed procedural rules for when the state must publish new tax forms after federal law changes. The Senate version also deleted the specific legislative intent section that explained the bill's goals. While the core requirement to add a new tax section remains, the complex timeline and definitions regarding 'conformity' and 'nonconformity' were simplified.
TIMELINE
Deleted specific deadlines and conditions for when the tax department must publish supplemental forms and instructions after federal law changes.
DEFINITION
Removed the detailed legal definitions for 'conformity' and 'nonconformity' that previously existed in Section 43-107.
REQUIREMENT
Deleted the requirement that taxpayers must amend returns by a specific extended deadline to avoid penalties.
ENFORCEMENT
Removed the rule prohibiting interest on refunds for amended returns related to nonconformity.
SCOPE
Deleted the entire 'Legislative Intent' section that outlined the bill's policy goals.
TECHNICAL
Changed the bill header from 'House Engrossed' to 'Senate Engrossed' and adjusted the summary description of the bill's purpose.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 24, 2026 · House Jun 12, 2026
How they voted
27–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 30
Feb 24, 2026
D
Democratic13
84% Yea
R
Republican17
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
6
Committee
1
Amendments
3
Jun 19, 2026
Vetoed
Vetoed by Governor
executive
Jun 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Jun 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
DPA
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
DPA
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
DP
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
J.D. Mesnard
RRepublican
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